February 2025
March 2025
South Korea Bans DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Privacy Concerns
South Korea banned new downloads of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek on Saturday evening due to privacy concerns, following a week of nearly one million weekly downloads and similar bans in Taiwan, Australia, and several US states.
South Korea Bans DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Privacy Concerns
South Korea banned new downloads of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek on Saturday evening due to privacy concerns, following a week of nearly one million weekly downloads and similar bans in Taiwan, Australia, and several US states.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Proposes Saudi Arabia as Venue for Putin Peace Talks
Following separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy, Donald Trump proposed peace talks in Saudi Arabia, a choice influenced by the kingdom's neutrality, its mediating role in prisoner exchanges, and its strong ties with both leaders.
Trump Proposes Saudi Arabia as Venue for Putin Peace Talks
Following separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy, Donald Trump proposed peace talks in Saudi Arabia, a choice influenced by the kingdom's neutrality, its mediating role in prisoner exchanges, and its strong ties with both leaders.
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44% Bias Score
Crypto Industry's Political Power Push for Regulation
Following the election of Donald Trump, the cryptocurrency industry, emboldened by its significant political spending, is pushing for the passage of two key pieces of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins and crypto exchanges, potentially reshaping the digital asset landscape within the next s...
Crypto Industry's Political Power Push for Regulation
Following the election of Donald Trump, the cryptocurrency industry, emboldened by its significant political spending, is pushing for the passage of two key pieces of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins and crypto exchanges, potentially reshaping the digital asset landscape within the next s...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Crypto Ventures: Profits, Ethics, and Future Impacts
Former President Donald Trump's crypto ventures, including a $100,000 watch and $2,000 sneakers, have generated revenue but also raised ethical concerns, while his company plans to invest in crypto ETFs and SMAs, potentially reshaping the digital asset landscape.
Trump's Crypto Ventures: Profits, Ethics, and Future Impacts
Former President Donald Trump's crypto ventures, including a $100,000 watch and $2,000 sneakers, have generated revenue but also raised ethical concerns, while his company plans to invest in crypto ETFs and SMAs, potentially reshaping the digital asset landscape.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Condemns Italy's President for Comparing Ukraine War to Nazi Germany
Italian President Sergio Mattarella compared Russia's war in Ukraine to Nazi Germany's aggression, prompting a furious response from Russia's Foreign Ministry, which warned of consequences and criticized Italy's support for Ukraine.
Russia Condemns Italy's President for Comparing Ukraine War to Nazi Germany
Italian President Sergio Mattarella compared Russia's war in Ukraine to Nazi Germany's aggression, prompting a furious response from Russia's Foreign Ministry, which warned of consequences and criticized Italy's support for Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
UK Considers Peacekeeping Troops for Ukraine, Facing Political Divisions
Amidst ongoing discussions regarding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer hasn't ruled out deploying British troops to a peacekeeping role, a move supported by some Lib Dems, while Downing Street suggests a US-backed guarantee as an essential precondition. Opposition exist...
UK Considers Peacekeeping Troops for Ukraine, Facing Political Divisions
Amidst ongoing discussions regarding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer hasn't ruled out deploying British troops to a peacekeeping role, a move supported by some Lib Dems, while Downing Street suggests a US-backed guarantee as an essential precondition. Opposition exist...
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized, Condition Worsens
Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized in Rome on Friday with a respiratory infection, and his condition worsened Monday requiring modified treatment; this is not his first health issue in recent years.
Pope Francis Hospitalized, Condition Worsens
Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized in Rome on Friday with a respiratory infection, and his condition worsened Monday requiring modified treatment; this is not his first health issue in recent years.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Used to Advertise Human Smuggling Across U.S.-Canada Border
Canadian traffickers advertised human smuggling operations on TikTok, targeting Indian migrants seeking U.S. entry for \$4,000, prompting concern over border security vulnerabilities and the use of social media for illicit activities. These ads violated TikTok's community standards and have been rem...
TikTok Used to Advertise Human Smuggling Across U.S.-Canada Border
Canadian traffickers advertised human smuggling operations on TikTok, targeting Indian migrants seeking U.S. entry for \$4,000, prompting concern over border security vulnerabilities and the use of social media for illicit activities. These ads violated TikTok's community standards and have been rem...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Aims to Acquire Greenland, Securing Resources and Arctic Strategic Position
US President Donald Trump plans to purchase Greenland within his first 100 days in office, seeking to secure its rich mineral resources and strategic location, potentially using economic or military pressure if necessary.
Trump Aims to Acquire Greenland, Securing Resources and Arctic Strategic Position
US President Donald Trump plans to purchase Greenland within his first 100 days in office, seeking to secure its rich mineral resources and strategic location, potentially using economic or military pressure if necessary.
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56% Bias Score
EU Gas Imports from Russia Reach 2023 Highs in December 2024
In December 2024, the European Union imported €927.4 million of Russian pipeline gas and €917.4 million of Russian LNG, the highest monthly totals since early 2023, with Slovakia, Italy, and France as major importers, highlighting challenges in achieving energy independence.
EU Gas Imports from Russia Reach 2023 Highs in December 2024
In December 2024, the European Union imported €927.4 million of Russian pipeline gas and €917.4 million of Russian LNG, the highest monthly totals since early 2023, with Slovakia, Italy, and France as major importers, highlighting challenges in achieving energy independence.
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44% Bias Score
Wegovy Approved for Heart Disease Treatment in Australia
Australia's TGA approved Wegovy (semaglutide) in December 2024 for treating cardiovascular disease in overweight and obese adults, reducing heart attack/stroke risk by 20% in a 17,604-person Select trial, but PBS listing remains undecided due to cost.
Wegovy Approved for Heart Disease Treatment in Australia
Australia's TGA approved Wegovy (semaglutide) in December 2024 for treating cardiovascular disease in overweight and obese adults, reducing heart attack/stroke risk by 20% in a 17,604-person Select trial, but PBS listing remains undecided due to cost.
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian War Film Depicts Brutal Realities
A Polish-Ukrainian war film, released on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, uses interwoven stories—including those of a Polish traveler, a Russian mother seeking her son, and Ukrainian women in a basement—to depict the war's brutal reality from various perspectives.
Ukrainian War Film Depicts Brutal Realities
A Polish-Ukrainian war film, released on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, uses interwoven stories—including those of a Polish traveler, a Russian mother seeking her son, and Ukrainian women in a basement—to depict the war's brutal reality from various perspectives.
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60% Bias Score